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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.46, 15,646.64 and 3,410.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.46, 15,646.64 and 3,410.51 is: 5,116.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.46 : 15,646.64 = 3,410.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.46/15,646.64 = 3,410.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.46x = 15,646.64 × 3,410.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.46x = 53,362,952.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,362,952.48/10,430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.07

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